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Weekend Specials
Friday and Saturday
February 26th, 27th
Fresh, Wild Caught, East Coast
Sole $11.99/lb
(reg. $13.99/lb)
Weekday Specials
Monday:
20% off all Shrimp
20% off all Kobe Beef
Tuesday:
20% Senior Discount (55+)
Wednesday:
20% off all Crab
20% off Berkshire Pork (STP only)
Thursday:
20% off Fresh Salmon
20% off all Whole Fish
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Mahi-Mahi
Mahi-Mahi is Hawaiian for “strong-strong.” Sometimes called “dolphin” or “dorado,” the mahi-mahi is not related to the mammal called dolphin. Dolphin fish (mahi-mahi) are cold-blooded members of the fish family, while porpoises (dolphins) are mammals and are protected by law.
Species:
Coryphaena hippurus
Geography:
One of the fastest swimming fish in the sea, mahi-mahi prefer the warmer tropical and subtropical waters of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and Gulf Coast of Florida. Generally, smaller dolphin fish range from 2-5 pounds, while 40-50 pound fish are not uncommon and they have been known to grow as large as 5 feet and reach 70 pounds. Dolphin fish have a short life span of three or four years.
Seasonality:
Fresh mahi-mahi is available all year round but the supply is most plentiful October-April. It is also available frozen year round, usually sold as skin on fillets.
Harvesting Method:
At first, mahi-mahi was considered a by-catch (incidental catch) in the tuna/swordfish longline industry; these days mahi-mahi is sought after by commercial fishermen off the Pacific Coast of Latin America, from Peru to Costa Rica; Ecuador has a growing fishery. Mahi-mahi feed offshore, near the surface on small fish, shrimp and squid they are commercially harvested by hook-and-line. Recreational anglers also catch mahi-mahi offshore in the Atlantic Ocean from New Jersey to North Carolina and farther south.
Appearance/Flavor:
It is one of the most beautiful fish in the sea; with golden yellow fins, a forked tail and brilliantly colored green and gold flanks that light up with a rainbow of iridescent colors that fade over time. Many retailers will display whole mahi-mahi because they are so striking and to help dispel the myth that they are related to “dolphins”. Gender can be differentiated by the shape of their heads. The male head is rounded where the female head slopes downward to the mouth. Mahi-mahi is an exceptionally versatile fish. The white meat of the mahi-mahi is firm and lean with large, moist flakes and has a sweet, mild and delicate flavor. Some claim it is the best eating of the fin fish.
Cooking Methods:
The skinned meat can be prepared in virtually any cooking method, broiling, poaching, steaming, sautéing, baking or pan frying. When grilling, the skin should be left on to keep the fish intact. Care should be taken to avoid overcooking.